The gem-set skeleton watch is powered by the open-worked Ref. GCA 5482 caliber with decentred rose gold microrotor construction, a movement that took two years to develop.

Gerald Charles gets a gem-set upgrade.

Gerald Charles (geraldcharles.com) looks to color and sparkle for a new collection of gem-set watches perfect for summer. Led by CEO Federico Ziviani, the brand keeps the innovative spirit of its legendary founder, Gérald Charles Genta, alive and well. Ziviani says these latest creations carry Genta’s tradition of using bold, playful colors— much like an artist choosing his paints.

The latest lineup includes fresh takes on the unique case shape of the Maestro 8.0 Squelette and introduces new looks for the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin and the Maestro GC Sport. The standout Maestro 8.0 Squelette models are like a selection of decadent confections, each sporting 66 precisely cut gemstones set into 18K white gold bezels in red, violet, orange, yellow and blue. Inspired by classic Roman architecture, the Maestro collection includes new strap colors: Optical White, Coral Red, Yellow Sunshine and Ice Blue.

The engineering brilliance of Gerald Charles is on full display as each timepiece is powered by the brand’s own caliber, which beautifully showcases the intricate skeletonized movement or the sleekness of the case. The Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin and the sportier Maestro GC Sport are also given a sparkling upgrade, featuring diamonds, tsavorites or sapphires that amplify the allure of their radiant sunburst dials.

This collection stands as a tribute to Genta’s legacy of innovation and fun, featuring a specially developed in-house technique for setting each gemstone precisely within the bezel of the watch’s uniquely curved case. By steadfastly adhering to its foundational ethos of merging artistry with precision, Gerald Charles’ new range of colorful watches ensures that Genta’s legacy will not only endure but will continue to flourish.